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Differences and associations between nocturnal voiding/nocturia and sleep disorders.

Koji Yoshimura¹, Yasunori Oka, Toshiyuki Kamoto

¹Department of Urology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan. ky7527@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp

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Nocturnal voiding (NV) and nocturia are linked to sleep disorders like insomnia and OSAS, but differ in some aspects. This study clarifies their relationship and impact on quality of life.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Sleep Medicine
Epidemiology

Background:

Nocturnal voiding (NV), also known as nocturia, and sleep disorders frequently coexist.
Understanding the distinctions and associations between NV/nocturia and specific sleep disorders is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the differences and associations between nocturnal voiding (NV)/nocturia and various sleep disorders.
To compare patients with non-bothersome NV (NNV) and bothersome NV (BNV) against those with insomnia, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS), restless leg syndrome (RLS), and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).

Main Methods:

An epidemiological survey was conducted involving 2271 participants.
Data collected included patient background, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), sleep status, and health-related quality of life (HRQL).
Multivariate analyses were used to examine associations between bothersome NV (BNV) and sleep disorders.

Main Results:

Subjects with BNV reported worse LUTS than those with OSAS but better than RLS and PLMD.
Sleep status in the BNV group was intermediate compared to insomnia, OSAS, and RLS groups.
Insomnia and OSAS showed a strong correlation with NNV/BNV, and PLMD correlated significantly with BNV, while RLS did not show a significant association.

Conclusions:

Nocturnal voiding (NV)/nocturia is significantly related to sleep disorders.
Despite associations, NV/nocturia and sleep disorders present distinct clinical characteristics and impacts.